Chrysler 300 Executive; Now Chrysler Luxury

Reliable source JRS200x told us that the Chrysler 300/300C Executive model, first shown at the 2011 New York Auto Show, had been renamed to Luxury Series. It will be available in both V6 and V8 trim, starting at around $40,000 for the V6 and around $43,000 for the V8.

The V6 starts with the Limited and adds “platinum chrome treatment” on the door handles, mirrors, fascia accents, fog lamp surround, and front grille (a “seven blade” design). The car comes with 20 inch wheels and a sport mode/touring suspension, though the latter seems out of place. Inside, drivers get a two-tone leather steering wheel, Napa leather on the lower door armrest/bolster insert and console armrest, Poltrona Frau “Foligno” leather wrapped instrument panel, door uppers, and center console side panels, and 28-ounce floor mats. No mention is made about the matte wood finishes shown, though these are expected to be retained.

The 300C treatment is similar, but starts with the 300C rather than the 300 Limited, and includes an embroidered logo on the front seats.

Production for both starts in February 2012.

Can this truly be called Luxury? Is Chrysler moving in the right direction?

That is a luxury car. Chrysler is not just a premium car maker but a luxury one too. The 300 is a good representative of that. Now, if the minivan (gag) and 200 can drop their "we must have value family car" stigmas, I may be able to accept them one day.
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I like the Executive name better, but it is very VERY posh...
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More Chrome, yay!
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atvman:I think it's the best American luxury sedan out there right now, regardless of price. I'm struggling to find a reason to spend more money on an MKS or CTS.

meh. i'll have to wait till i see it at an autoshow but i feel that the MKS has the best interior of the three, and i actually MUCH prefer it over bmw's interior. If the 300 can match or beat how i feel about the MKS's interior then it will be the sure winner in my book. fantastic interior and very decent performance? win.

does the SRT8 come with that package or will it even be available for it?
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atvman:I think it's the best American luxury sedan out there right now, regardless of price. I'm struggling to find a reason to spend more money on an MKS or CTS.

lil_chef:meh. i'll have to wait till i see it at an autoshow but i feel that the MKS has the best interior of the three, and i actually MUCH prefer it over bmw's interior. If the 300 can match or beat how i feel about the MKS's interior then it will be the sure winner in my book. fantastic interior and very decent performance? win.

does the SRT8 come with that package or will it even be available for it?

atvman:I think it's the best American luxury sedan out there right now, regardless of price. I'm struggling to find a reason to spend more money on an MKS or CTS.

lil_chef:meh. i'll have to wait till i see it at an autoshow but i feel that the MKS has the best interior of the three, and i actually MUCH prefer it over bmw's interior. If the 300 can match or beat how i feel about the MKS's interior then it will be the sure winner in my book. fantastic interior and very decent performance? win.

does the SRT8 come with that package or will it even be available for it?

I think the MKS has an underrated interior, but I'm not quite as impressed with the experience as I am with the latest 300. To me, the 300 feels like a better product behind the wheel. I think it rivals the CTS in most regards, but with more room, a better price, and a nice V8 option. The CTS is a little bit sharper, but it gives up ride quality. I'd like to see how the new adaptive suspension makes the 300 feel though.

atvman:I think it's the best American luxury sedan out there right now, regardless of price. I'm struggling to find a reason to spend more money on an MKS or CTS.

lil_chef:meh. i'll have to wait till i see it at an autoshow but i feel that the MKS has the best interior of the three, and i actually MUCH prefer it over bmw's interior. If the 300 can match or beat how i feel about the MKS's interior then it will be the sure winner in my book. fantastic interior and very decent performance? win.

does the SRT8 come with that package or will it even be available for it?

TAF4Mopar:Yes you can get this on the SRT8!

the issue would be how much though? you can't get too close to the CTS-V in price with 100 less HP and torque. it would be awesome if chrysler offered a package along the lines of AMG's performance pack where you could get more aggressive cams and such. a 550 HP SRT8 with a potentially incredible interior? i would sure as hell give it a shot.
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atvman:I think it's the best American luxury sedan out there right now, regardless of price. I'm struggling to find a reason to spend more money on an MKS or CTS.

lil_chef:meh. i'll have to wait till i see it at an autoshow but i feel that the MKS has the best interior of the three, and i actually MUCH prefer it over bmw's interior. If the 300 can match or beat how i feel about the MKS's interior then it will be the sure winner in my book. fantastic interior and very decent performance? win.

does the SRT8 come with that package or will it even be available for it?

atvman:I think the MKS has an underrated interior, but I'm not quite as impressed with the experience as I am with the latest 300. To me, the 300 feels like a better product behind the wheel. I think it rivals the CTS in most regards, but with more room, a better price, and a nice V8 option. The CTS is a little bit sharper, but it gives up ride quality. I'd like to see how the new adaptive suspension makes the 300 feel though.

yeah, that's where the MKS lacks. i think the MKS has the best interior and the CTS is the better "drivers" alternative. with these tweaks the 300 has the opportunity to become better than both in their respective "specialties".
_____________________First trip to the drag strip. 13.02 @ 112Personal Best: 12.7 @ 111 (95 F heat)

atvman:I think it's the best American luxury sedan out there right now, regardless of price. I'm struggling to find a reason to spend more money on an MKS or CTS.

lil_chef:meh. i'll have to wait till i see it at an autoshow but i feel that the MKS has the best interior of the three, and i actually MUCH prefer it over bmw's interior. If the 300 can match or beat how i feel about the MKS's interior then it will be the sure winner in my book. fantastic interior and very decent performance? win.

does the SRT8 come with that package or will it even be available for it?

TAF4Mopar:Yes you can get this on the SRT8!

lil_chef:the issue would be how much though? you can't get too close to the CTS-V in price with 100 less HP and torque. it would be awesome if chrysler offered a package along the lines of AMG's performance pack where you could get more aggressive cams and such. a 550 HP SRT8 with a potentially incredible interior? i would sure as hell give it a shot.

There's supposed to be a supercharger package coming, not sure if it will be a factory option or a dealer installed MOPAR option though.